Sheldon Jackson Papers

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Sheldon Jackson (1834-1909) founded churches and missions throughout the West and Alaska. He was named U.S. General Agent for Education in Alaska in 1885. This collection includes Sheldon Jackson's journals, correspondence, and photographs relating to Jackson's work for the Board of National Missions in the West until 1877 and then in Alaska, and his personal mission to make the Presbyterian Church and U.S. government aware of problems in Alaska. Digitization funded by the Alaska Library Network and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission (NHPRC). View the collection guide to learn more. Featured image: Group of Alaska Native girls.

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Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: 1689 - Loading Reindeer. St. Lawrence Bay, Siberia, 1898. V.C. Gambell, Photo. 1690 - Load of Reindeer on Steamer Del Norte. St. Lawrence Bay to Port Clarence, 1898 Aug. V.C. Gambell, Photo.
Creator:
Gambell, Vene C., 1863-1898. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Reindeer--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104366
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Baroness Korfg Bay. Spear.
Creator:
Spear, H. W. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Canoes and canoeing--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104299
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Kohari and wife, Indian Point, Siberia.
Creator:
Norman, A. C. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104270
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Cape Serdze, Siberia.
Creator:
Norman, A.C. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104256
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Whaler, East Cape, Siberia. Oot Kumunga, Dan of Teneskeu, Photo by Hawley, M.D. 1901.
Creator:
Hawley, R. N. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104185
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Siberian servant, reindeer station, St. Lawrence Bay. Photo by John W. Kelly.
Creator:
Kelly, John W. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Household employees--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104180
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Siberian mother and child. Reindeer hide tent, near Cape Serdze.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Indigenous women--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Tents--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Indigenous children--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104112
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Group East Cape, Siberia.
Creator:
Wood, H. N. (photographer)
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Indigenous children--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104111
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Lifting deer on boat, St. Lawrence Bay.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Kayaks--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104069
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Siberian deer men on the "Bear".
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Ships--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104058
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Siberian sleds and tent, near Cape Serdze.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Sleds--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:104042
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Reindeer herd, St. Lawrence Bay, Siberia, July 24, 1895.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Reindeer--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103914
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Hobbled reindeer, St. Lawrence Bay.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Reindeer hunting--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103883
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Kimo and Peter. Alaska Natives. St. Lawrence Bay, Siberia. Text transcribed from caption: Kimo and Peter. Eskimos. St. Lawrence Bay, Siberia.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103793
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Siberian reindeer man, wife, interpreter and barter goods. St. Lawrence Bay.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Ships--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103753
Title:
Alaska Commission on Education Report.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Koharri and Family. Cape Tchaplin, Siberia.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103700
Title:
Introduction of Domesticated Reindeer into Alaska.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Skinning Reindeer. St. Lawrence Bay.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia., Reindeer hunting--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103682
Title:
Alaska Commission on Education Report.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Ko-har-ri and Son. Cape Tchaplin Siberia.
Subject names:
Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Archives.
Topics:
Indigenous peoples--Russia (federation)--Siberia.
Geographic subjects:
Siberia (Russia)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:103500

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